IP Camera lighting questions.

[ak_camguy 0]

I just purchased a 2 pack of the Swann 1080p cameras from costco and they should be here soon. My question was how does lighting affect the cameras at night? I am looking to place my camera by my door entryway and currently there is lighting illuminating that area. I was wanting to know if I should turn off my lights at night, or should I keep them on.

 

I also plan to monitor my driveway, but have the opposite issue. There is no lighting at all in my driveway. Should I place a motion sensor light over my garage and the camera right above that?

 

Basically looking for placement and ideal lighting.

 

 

Setup

http://www.costco.com/Swann-1080p-2-Pack-HD-NVR-IP-Bullet-Cameras.product.100039914.html

Blue Iris Software running on dedicated PC

NAS storage backup device 2TB, 10mbit connection to dedicated PC

1 CCTV Camera - 1 to monitor backyard

2 IP Cameras - 1 in entry, 1 to monitor driveway

1 8 port 10/100 POE Switch

 

If I need additional lighting etc, I want to make sure I get that done prior to installing the cameras.

 

Thanks!

[superboxf1 0]

I have seen those cameras in a test lab and the outdoor setup should be good enough unless you want to actually make out the face of people walking by your garage.

[buellwinkle 0]

They work pretty well in day mode in color with available light. Just don't use CFL's, use incandescent or LED bulb. I would not put motion detect lights as they make things worse. Put in some nice porch lights in front of your garage, put LED light bulbs in them and that will enhance the image and not use too much power and make your house look better at night.